Psychology and Theatre
Course overview
• Top 10 for academic support - Drama, National Student Survey 2025 • Top 20 for learning resources - Psychology subject area, National Student Survey 2025 • Top 15 for assessment and feedback - Psychology subject area, National Student Survey 2025 • 17th for Drama and Dance in the UK - The Guardian University Guide 2026 • Top 30 for Psychology in the UK - The Guardian University Guide 2026 • Top 10 for student satisfaction - Psychology subject area, Complete University Guide 2026
Key highlights
- Top 10 for academic support in Drama, National Student Survey 2025
- Top 20 for Psychology learning resources, National Student Survey 2025
- Top 15 for Psychology assessment and feedback, National Student Survey 2025
- 17th for Drama and Dance, The Guardian University Guide 2026
- Top 10 for Psychology student satisfaction, Complete University Guide 2026
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Distinction…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Distinction: 15 credits,…
- BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Distinction: 15 credits, Merit: 24 cred…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — Distinction: 15 credits
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Drama therapist (after further postgraduate training)
- Assistant psychologist
- Theatre practitioner
- Arts and community outreach officer
- Applied theatre facilitator
- Mental health support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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